Chef Manager (The Bridge Academy)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Lichfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in education catering seeks a Chef Manager to oversee food services at The Bridge Academy. This role involves leading a team to deliver high-quality meals while fostering a positive work environment. Ideal for those passionate about catering and student welfare.

Benefits

Professional Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Competitive Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Days

Qualifications

• Passion for providing the best for students and schools.
• Commitment to student safety.
• Ability to inspire and motivate.

Responsibilities

• Lead the catering department and deliver high-quality food.
• Motivate the team and create a positive work culture.
• Ensure continuous review and improvement of catering services.

Skills

Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Relationship Building

Motivation

Education

Relevant Qualification

Job description

As Chef Manager, you will have full responsibility for the catering department and will lead the team in delivering freshly produced lunches for pupils and school staff. Your key focus will be to deliver the highest quality of food and service, ensuring that the catering offer is exciting and innovative through team development and continuous review and improvement.

You will be a strong leader, capable of motivating a team to create a positive work culture and meet all objectives. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about catering to develop leadership and management skills.

The position is based at The Bridge Academy, a specialist school, and may involve different challenges compared to a mainstream school environment.

Hours: Part time, 32.50 hours per week, term time only, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Location: The Bridge Academy, Wissage Road, Lichfield, WS13 6SW

Start Date: As soon as possible

What you will need to succeed

• A passion for providing the best for students and schools
• Commitment to student safety
• Motivation and passion for making a difference in young people's lives
• Ability to inspire and motivate
• Emotional intelligence and strong relationship-building skills
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, challenging, yet rewarding environment
• A relevant qualification, if applicable

What you will get in return

• Professional development through training, mentoring, and progression opportunities
• A competitive salary
• Employee Assistance Programme and benefits
• Competitive pension scheme
• Professional Development & Wellbeing Days

How to apply

Visit our website: https://atlp.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies to complete an online application form. For an informal chat, contact Mr. Harry Matthews, Catering Operations Manager, at [e-mail].

Note: We do not accept CVs; applications must be submitted via our application form.

Interviews will be scheduled promptly upon receiving suitable applications. Candidates are encouraged to apply early as we reserve the right to interview or withdraw the vacancy at any time.

Additional information

• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; certain convictions are considered protected and do not need to be disclosed.
• Guidance on disclosure can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.
• The role requires fluency in English, in accordance with the Immigration Act (2016).
• We will conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates, including social media, under legal basis Article 6(e) of GDPR, as part of our safeguarding procedures.
• Read our safeguarding policy here: ATLP safeguarding and child protection policy 2024/2025.